Illinois § 22-301
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 22-301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-301.
Payments to families or dependents of policemen and firemen killed or fatally injured. The corporate authorities of any city or village by general ordinance may provide for the payment of an allowance of money to the family or dependents of any policemen or firemen employed by such city or village in case he is killed or fatally injured while in the performance of his duties. Such allowance shall not exceed $15,000. It shall be payable only in case the injury arises from violence or other accidental cause and death is directly due to such cause and results within one year after such injury. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 161.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 22-301
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 22-301 cover?
Section 22-301 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 22-301?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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